The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 18,600

€ 19,900

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is just 0.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
1488
1825
2021
1491
1789
2073
1825 mm
Width
1789 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1488 mm
Height
1491 mm
2524
4288
2619
4284
4288 mm
Length
4284 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
1314 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.49 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
16
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 0 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
89 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1600 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
175 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
14.1 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
63 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
645 mi
Range
621 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L